1. The Dental Nursing Diploma Program DNDP Established in 1993 At the College of Dentistry KSU

2. DNDP 2 yrs program organized on a yearly credit system

3. Number of graduated dentists demand for dental assistants

4. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

5. TO PRODUCE DENTAL ASSISTANTS Who work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care

6. Dental Assistants are extremely important members of the dental healthcare team

7. They are like the doctor's "second set of hands"

8. "I can't work without one"

9. DNDP Entry requirements High school diploma GPA 70% & Pass written + interview

10. DNDP Graduation Requirements University requirements 4 hrs Program requirements 21 hrs Total = 25 hrs

11. DNDP University requirements Islamic Culture : 1 Credit Arabic Language : 1 Credit Intensive English Language : 2 Credit _______ _______ 4 Credits

12. DNDP Program Requirements 21 Credits Specialization Courses ( Theory & Clinic )

13. Clinical Practice Place: In the clinics of the college Time : The later weeks of the 1 st yr & the whole of the 2 nd yr the whole of the 2 nd yr

14. Vocational Attachment 4 weeks training (signed certificate = S P) Place : MOH Clinics Or Equivalent Hospitals & Polyclinics Time : During summer vacation bw 1 st & 2 nd levels

15. DDA 101 Introduction to Dental Assisting 1 Credit 14 /1 hr lectures

16. Evaluation Continuous Evaluation 60% Final 40%

17. Continuous Evaluation a. Quizzes 10% b. Faculty Assessment 20% (4 assessment Tests) c. Midterm Exam 20% d. Project: 10% Personal hygiene kit

18. Final Written Exam 40%

19. DDA 101 Teaches you how Dental Assistants are extremely important members of the dental healthcare team

20. That is why the assistant must be a team player (the ability to deal physically, mentally, psychologically with other members) If you are not!!!!! >>>> think again

21. Dental Assistants work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care to perform fast, safe, and accurate work

22. Some of the many job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant:  Preparing the treatment room and patient for a variety of procedures

23.  Taking, developing and mounting x-rays

24.  Preparing and mixing dental materials to be used during treatment procedures

25.  Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control in the office

26.  A variety of laboratory procedures like making models of patient's teeth

27. Many other valuable and essential duties in the dental office

28. Now you have a Choice !!!! TO BE OR NOT TO BE

29. Vital Member Dental Assistant Vital Member Dental Assistant Well Educated = Academic knowledge & Well Trained = Experience + Practical Skills

30. Educated & Trained

31. Well Educated & Well Trained

32. DNDP will prepare you to be a member of the dental team you have to have the

33. Well Educated & Well Trained